Probiotic yeast for better reproduction in milking cows

Dietary supplementation is an established strategy for improving performance across a variety of parameters in livestock. However, its effect on reproduction in ruminants is less known. A recent study looked at using live yeast as a means of improving the breeding performance of milking cows. Agriculture, and particularly farming of ruminants, is facing serious challenges in terms of the environment, animal welfare and economic viability. Such considerations must guide strategic and technical c